Armed and dangerous

The ticks are everywhere, armed and dangerous. And their weapons are destructive and can be deadly. So, get ready and be prepared. Staying inside and hiding is not an option. To enjoy our beautiful landscape, and woods, and seashores, we must spend lots of time outdoors. And for people like me, work there. I arm myself, too. Before dressing, I cover my skin with a concoction of jojoba oil carrier infused with lemongrass, cedar wood, rose geranium, and citronella essential oils. If any of you have other additions to this recipe, please let me know! Be sure to attend to bends in your knee and underwear borders and hairlines…they are sneaky and tricky (and evil) little buggers. Once dressed and outside, I spray the outside of my clothing with buzz away, a natural spray of essential oils. I suppose there are more powerful products on the market, but this is my prescription. Not sure where they are found…some say tall grass, I’m going to be bold and say EVERYWHERE, so I keep a lint roller in my car and in my mudroom to roll off my clothing when my day is done. Drop all clothes in the hamper and then shower off and inspect. Tomorrow, do the same, do not let your guard down, and as Jack would say, “this aggression will not stand!”